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J-K: NH44 remains closed for second day; snowfall paralyses life

The incessant snowfall for the second consecutive night on Saturday in the famous hill resorts of Jammu province - Patnitop, Nathatop, Sanasar & Batote, besides Banihal, Gool and other reaches, has paralysed life in these areas.

2026-01-24T05:01:16.260325+00:00 IST

Karnataka: Police book 23 senior students over ragging case

An FIR has been registered against 23 senior students for allegedly harassing first-year students, and three accused have also been arrested by the police.

2026-01-24T04:56:16.073647+00:00 IST

2 arrested after Delhi police busts Fastage-based fraud racket

Delhi Police busted a well-organised interstate cyber fraud syndicate operating with a new and sophisticated modus operandi involving Fastag payments and Amazon Gift Cards, arresting two accused from Rajasthan.

2026-01-24T04:47:05.657526+00:00 IST

Delhi AQI drops to 256 after Friday showers; likely to remain in

Air quality in the Mayur Vihar area improved slightly on Saturday, a day after Delhi received a fresh spell of rainfall. The sudden change in weather and the unexpected brought slight relief in pollution.

2026-01-24T04:44:21.305601+00:00 IST

Balwant Singh Mankotia slams Udhampur administration over highway

Speaking to ANI amid widespread waterlogging and disruption caused by heavy snowfall and rain, Mankotia said that despite repeated complaints by locals, authorities had failed to address serious flaws in an underpass on the national highway. "Since Nitin Gadkari took charge, especially of the National Highways, our reputation has soared worldwide. Unfortunately, the engineers and the National Highways Authority team have been called to this site many times by local people because the underpass is not being constructed properly," he said.

2026-01-24T04:35:03.950398+00:00 IST

Rajasthan: Two convicts tie knot in secret ceremony in Alwar

Priya was convicted of murdering Dushyant Sharma in 2018, while Hanuman was serving a life sentence for killing his lover's husband and four kids in 2017. The couple met at Jaipur's Open Jail and married with the family's consent.

2026-01-24T04:22:33.424342+00:00 IST

Tamil Nadu: Waterbird population census begins in Thoothukudi

The census of aquatic birds has commenced in Thoothukudi district to assess their population, species diversity, and habitat conditions.

2026-01-24T04:19:51.449594+00:00 IST

UP: Car catches fire in Noida, no casualties reported

According to the police, smoke was first noticed coming out of the vehicle, after which it caught fire. Rahul Sharma Gyanchand, a resident of Hastinapur village in Meerut district, was driving the car. He managed to get out of the vehicle safely before the fire spread further.

2026-01-24T04:19:20.610302+00:00 IST

Uddhav Thackeray says, 'Shiv Sena  (UBT)  cannot be destroyed'

Chief Uddhav Thackeray said that the Shiv Sena (UBT) cannot be destroyed, calling it more than a political outfit and describing it as an ideology and a symbol of the sons of the soil.

2026-01-24T04:18:36.530728+00:00 IST

Punjab: Terror module busted in Hoshiarpur ahead of Republic Day

Police recovered a large cache of arms and explosives from the accused, including 2.5 kilograms of RDX in the form of an improvised explosive device (IED), two pistols, and live cartridges. Preliminary investigations suggest that the recovered IED was meant for a targeted terror attack in view of the upcoming January 26 celebrations.

2026-01-24T04:16:50.546594+00:00 IST

UP: FIR registered against 5 girls under Anti-Conversion Act

A case has been registered against five Muslim girls in Uttar Pradesh under the Anti-Conversion Act for allegedly forcing a classmate to wear a burqa and convert to Islam.

2026-01-24T04:11:16.680649+00:00 IST

J-K: Fire breaks out at guest house in Srinagar’s Dalgate

According to initial reports, residents in the vicinity rushed to the scene and attempted to douse the flames with hoses and other available equipment before emergency services arrived. Thick smoke billowed from the building, drawing a large crowd.

2026-01-24T04:05:06.742506+00:00 IST

Punjab CM condoles death of soldier from Rupnagar

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Saturday expressed grief over the death of soldiers after a bus fell into a deep ravine in Doda

2026-01-24T03:54:29.332694+00:00 IST

PM Modi extends wishes on Uttar Pradesh’s foundation day

"Heartiest congratulations to all my family members from Uttar Pradesh, who have made invaluable contributions to the richness of Indian culture and heritage, on the occasion of the state's Foundation Day," PM Modi posted on X.

2026-01-24T03:34:44.892237+00:00 IST

J-K: Heavy snowfall continues in Doda; residents advised to stay

Heavy snowfall continued for the second consecutive day in the Bhalesa area of Doda district for the last 24 hours. Around one foot of snow has been recorded in the plains, while the upper hilly regions received nearly two to three feet of snowfall. Temperatures have dipped below zero.

2026-01-24T03:06:49.710717+00:00 IST

Rohtas Group case: ED attaches 75 proprerties in Lucknow

The Lucknow Zonal Office of the Directorate of Enforcement (ED) has provisionally attached 75 immovable properties and two movable assets worth Rs 158.85 crore under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002, in connection with a money laundering case linked to Rohtas Project Limited and others.

2026-01-24T02:57:51.483024+00:00 IST

SDRF rescues stranded people as heavy snowfall hits Uttarakhand

Heavy snowfall on Friday night stranded vehicles and passengers at several locations in the high-altitude areas of Nainital, Uttarkashi, and Tehri Garhwal districts.

2026-01-24T02:57:24.299774+00:00 IST

ED attaches assets worth Rs 15.97 crore in Apexa Group fraud case

The Jaipur Zonal Office of the Directorate of Enforcement (ED) has provisionally attached 37 immovable properties and one movable asset worth a total of Rs 15.97 crore in connection with the Apexa Group fraud case.

2026-01-24T02:52:24.780272+00:00 IST

Agartala Police solve two cases of violent housebreak, burglary

According to police, on January 19, a group of thieves attempted to break into a house in the Ramnagar area of Agartala. When the house owner confronted them, one of the accused attacked him with a sharp weapon, causing serious injuries that required medical treatment and stitches. The accused fled the spot without stealing any valuables.

2026-01-24T01:19:49.889533+00:00 IST

President Droupadi Murmu inaugurates Granth Kutir

The Granth Kutir showcases India's rich and diverse cultural, philosophical, literary and intellectual heritage. This Kutir has a collection of about 2,300 books in 11 Indian classical languages. The Government of India conferred the 'Classical Language' status to Marathi, Pali, Prakrit, Assamese, and Bengali languages on October 03, 2024.

2026-01-24T00:58:44.168728+00:00 IST

Mumbai foils novel gold smuggling attempt through courier

DRI officers recovered 32 cut pieces of gold of varying sizes, ingeniously concealed within the gear of the grinder. A total of 1,815 grams of gold, along with the meat grinder used for concealment, was seized under the provisions of the Customs Act, 1962.

2026-01-24T00:28:55.064178+00:00 IST